The most recent issue of Autoweek (April 9,2001 page 3) states that Mitsu officials has no plans to import the high-performance Evolution VII version of the Lancer to the USA, but that may not be the final word.

The next generation Lancer will be unveiled at the upcoming NY Auto show, which may show what is in store for future US plans.

So for MY 2002 Lancer, the US get fwd with 125 hp.

Bottom line: no guarantee of a Evo VII in the near future, but maybe later.